Rated of 5
by Debbie The Music Teacher
The "Music Teacher" by Barbara Hall is a wonderful exploration of mid-life. The ideas from our youth and how we not only change but prioritize events differently as we age. Pearl thinks she has her life laid out before her and is surprised to find she has to reevaluate and rethink where she is headed.
The book was very readable and I enjoyed it. I'd definitely recommend it my book friends.
Rated of 5
by Lee Not a recommend
The author seems undecided on whether to write a novel or a text book. As a consequence much of the musical information seems forced into the plot. She introduces few other characters and does not flesh them out enough for us to care about them. Which leaves the reader with one of the whiniest heroines ever written.
Rated of 5
by Dicksie Not for fun
If you want a dark, sad, certainly not typical story, then this book is for you. I am a musician and I am sorry that some who read this may think some of these thoughts go with making music.
Pearl teaches violin lessons in a music shop/music school. It seems that everything she tries to do ends up very sad. Although she's not responsible for most happenings and is trying to help, the fault always falls on her.
I read to the end in the hope that Pearl might have a success or the story might have a conclusion.....neither happened.
Rated of 5
by Heather The music teacher
The opening sentence of this book was a great hook, and the rest of the story was just as gripping. I'd love to read a sequel in which we found out what happened to the other employees of the music store. It was a fascinating look at wannabe musicians in L.A.
Rated of 5
by Lisa Those Who Can't The Music Teacher plays with the idea that "those who can't do, teach." Readers who teach or play an instrument will be drawn in to the excitement of Pearl Swain giving violin lessons a gifted yet troubled student. A couple of unexpected plot twists kept me turning the pages; I finished in one sitting. As a bookseller, I see lots of new fiction. This one is worth the time.
Rated of 5
by Janice Just Okay
I found this a quick read and a very shallow novel. I was disappointed in the plot, character development, and the ending.
The theme of the book was loosely woven so that it seemed a bit silly to me. I really did not care what happened at the end. I did not identify or like one character, and, in fact, disliked the protagonist throughout the story.
I don't think it was the author's intent for us to not care about her characters so I consider this a major flaw. She fell down in bringing them to life.
I think it is a novel for young people and especially those interested in rock music. The author did not fully explore the wonderful music of a classical violinist which would have added tremendous class to this novel.
I truly believe she is talented but her efforts are best directed at television writing.
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